Data Protection Manager

London Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

In this role you will strengthen UK GDPR and data protection across the business, partnering with the DPO and Data Protection Manager to scale compliant processes. You’ll shape the technical landscape of data protection and build tools to support teams delivering customer and internal solutions. You’ll lead DPIAs, RoPA updates, SARs handling, and training, while managing third‑party risk and breaches. The position sits within Product & Technology, contributing to a fast-growing, customer‑centric organisation that values autonomy and practical, secure innovation.

Responsibilities

Develop data protection strategy, policies, and tooling to ensure compliance with UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, PECR, and related laws
Advise on privacy across cross-functional teams including software, finance, marketing and business development
Lead DPIAs, maintain RoPA, and conduct LIAs
Own end-to-end Subject Rights Management (SARs and related rights)
Manage data breach investigations, reporting, and ICO communications
Support business development with customer data protection agreements and inquiries
Conduct third‑party due diligence to manage vendor risk
Deliver engaging data protection training and awareness campaigns
Monitor regulatory landscape and report on compliance and risk

Key requirements

Passion for Data Protection with proven compliance delivery in a fast-paced business
Experience with software product teams building bespoke software for customer/internal solutions
Familiarity with Google Workspace and Slack
Ability to explain data protection concepts clearly to non-experts
Forward‑looking, self-motivated, capable of driving initiatives to implementation
Experience in a pressured environment with high attention to detail